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he  Return  of 
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foreign  Mission  Day  Service 
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BOARD  OFFOREIGN  M15S10NS.  REFORMED  CHURCH 
■ PHILADELPHIA.  PA. 


“Behold,  the  days  come,  saith  the  Lord  God,  that  I will 
send  a famine  in  the  land;  not  a famine  of  bread  nor  a thirst 
for  water,  but  of  hearing  the  words  of  the  Lord.*’ 

'T'  HOSE  of  you  who  will  take  time  to  read  this  page,  and  look  at  the  first  and 
last  pictures  in  this  Foreign  Mission  Day  Service,  can  form  some  idea  of 
the  awful  famine  among  the  millions  in  China.  For  years  America  has  been 
nobly  pouring  of  her  wealth  into  the  Near  East  and  the  Far  East  in  order  to 
prevent  millions  from  starving  to  death.  This  kind  of  famine  we  can  see  and 
feel.  There  is  always  a famine  in  some  part  of  the  world.  But  the  greatest 
famine  is  the  famine  for  the  Bread  of  Life'  and  the  Water  of  Life. 

The  two  famine  pictures  were  taken  in  our  Shenchow  District,  China,  and 
show  groups  of  famine  refugees,  many  of  them  old,  weak  and  diseased,  coming 
into  the  city  for  aid.  We  have  pictures  in  the  office  that  are  too  harrowing  to 
print. 

The  worst  of  all  famines  is  a famine  of  the  heart — the  soul  longing  for  help 
and  finding  it  not,  and  hope  crying  in  the  dark  for  the  light,  without  an  answer. 

Ours  is  the  opportunity  on  Foreign  Mission  Day  to  show  a fellow  feeling 
towards  the  boys  and  girls,  the  men  and  women,  in  heathen  darkness  who  are 
appealing  to  the  members  of  the  Reformed  Church:  “Our  souls  are  hungry  for 
spiritual  food;  give  us  of  your  bread  to  eat,  the  true  Bread  of  Heaven!” 


®()e  ©rber  of  ^erbite 

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gortr  of  tijc  ^avve&t)  ^eav* 

Charles  Weslev.  (Tune. — Pastor  Bonus.  S.  M.  D.)  Alfred  J Caldicott. 


1.  Lord 

2.  Con 
3-  O 


of  the  har  - vest,  hear 
vert  and  send  forth  more 
let  them  spread  Thy  Name, 




need  - y ser  - vants 
to  Thy  Church  a - 
mis-sion  ful  - ly 


An  - swer  our  faith’s  ef  - feet  - ual  prayer.  And 
And  let  them  speak  Thy  word  of  power.  As 
Thy  u - ni  - ver  - sal  grace  pro  - claim.  Thy 

J -g-  -g 


all  our  wants  sup  ■ 
work-  ers  with  their 
all  - re  - deem-  ing 


ply. 

God. 

love. 


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On 

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we  hum  - 

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wait. 

Our 

W'ants 

are 

in  Thy 

view ; 

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the 

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The 

word 

of 

gen  - eral 

grace ; 

On 

all 

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for 

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The  har  - vest  tru  - ly.  Lord,  is  great.  The  la  - bor  - ers  are  few. 

Thee  let  them  preach, the  common  Lord,  The  Sav  - iour  of  our  race. 

And  tell  each  crea  ture  un  -der  heaven  That  Thou  hast  died  for  all.  A - men. 


Snbocation  ' — (In  unison.) 


J NFLAME  our  hearts  this  day,  O Lord,  with  love  for  Thee  and  obedience  to  Thy  will, 
that  we  may  freely  give  of  ourselves  and  our  substance  to  the  ingathering  of  souls 
who  wait  for  Thy  salvation.  Increase  our  laborers,  multiply  our  givers,  enlarge  our  gifts, 
that  we  may  honor  Thee  and  win  mankind  to  a sincere  following  of  Christ;  through  the 
same  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.  Amen. 


Leader. — Behold,  I say  unto  you.  Lift  up  your  eyes  and  look  on  the  fields,  for  they  arc 
ripe  already  to  harvest. 


Response. — Blessed  are  all  ye  that  sow  beside  all  waters. 


Thrust  in  the  sickle,  and  reap;  for  the  time  is  come  tor  thee  to  reap;  for  the  harvest  of 
the  earth  is  ripe. 


He  that  goeth  forth  and  reapeth,  bearing  precious  seed,  shall  doubtless  come  again  with 
rejoicing,  bringing  his  sheaves  with  him. 


All. — And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well  doing,  for  in  due  season  we  shall  reap,  if  we  faint 
not. 


Sowing  and  Reaping.” 

8s.  and  7s.  (Tune — Cross  of  Jesus) 

1 We  are  sowing,  ever  sowing. 

Something  good  or  something  ill. 

In  the  lives  of  those  around  us; 

We  are  planting  what  we  will. 

2 Not  a word  we  say  falls  fruitless. 

Not  a deed  we  do  decays; 

Ev’ry  thought  and  word  and  action 
Will  be  found  in  future  days. 

3 Grant  then.  Lord  of  all  the  harvest. 

That  the  seeds  we  daily  sow 
May  refresh  the  hearts  of  others. 
Spreading  blessing  as  they  grow. 

4 May  each  thought  and  word  and  action 

Be  the  growth  of  Christian  love. 

To  be  found  in  coming  ages 
In  the  garner  house  above. 


Sn  tlTime  of  l^arbesit 

(To  be  lead  in  concert) 

C AY  not  ye,  There  are  yet  four  months,  and  then  conleth 
harvest. 

Behold,  the  harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  laborers  are 

few. 

Pray  ye,  therefore,  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  he  will  send 
forth  laborers  into  his  harvest.  ^ ^ 

Now,  therefore,  stand  and  see  this  great  thing  which  the  Lord 
will  do  before  your  eyes.  Is  it  not  wheat  harvest  today? 


Miss  Ai  Sato,  Winner  ge  patient  therefore,  brethren,  unto  the  coming  of  the  Lord. 

Priz^'.  Mi-**  Behold  the  husbandman  waiteth  for  the  precious  fruit  of  the 

earth,  and  hath  long  patience  for  it,  until  he  receive  the  early  and 
latter  rain. 

All  men  shall  fear  and  shall  declare  the  work  of  God;  for  they  shall  wisely  consider 
of  his  doing. 

And  I say  unto  you.  That  many  shall  come  from  the  east  and  west,  and  shall  sit  down 
with  Abraham,  and  Isaac,  and  Jacob,  in  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Thus  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts:  It  shall  yet  come  to  pass,  that  there  shall  come  people, 
and  the  inhabitants  of  many  cities;  and  the  inhabitants  of  one  city  shall  go  to  another, 
saying.  Let  us  go  speedily  to  pray  before  the  Lord,  and  to  seek  the  Lord  of  hosts:  I will 
go  also.  Yea,  many  people  and  strong  nations  shall  come  to  seek  the  Lord  of  hosts  in 
Jerusalem,  and  to  pray  before  the  Lord. 

Then  cometh  the  end,  when  he  shall  have  delivered  up  the  kindom  to  God,  even  the 
Father.  The  harvest  is  the  end  of  the  world. 


S.  J.  Stone. 

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govti  of  ilje 

(Tune. — Harvest.  lo.  lo.  7.) 

I I I I , I 


1.  Lord  of 

2.  Sweet  is 

3.  So  sing 


1 

har  - vest,  it  is  right  and  meet  That 

praise  that  fol  - lows  toil  and  prayer;  Sweet 

now  in  tune  with  that  great  song,  That 


C.  J.  Frost. 

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should 

the 

the 


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lay  ob  -la-tions  at  Thy  feet,  Wjth  joy  - ful 
worship  that  with  heaven  we  share.  Who  sing  the 
age  of  a - ges  shall  pro-  long.  The  end  - less 


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Al  - le  - lu 

Al  - le  - lu 

Al  - le  - lu 


(general  ^raj>er 


OGOD,  who  hast  bidden  the  ends  of  the  earth  to 
look  upon  Thee  and  be  saved,  we.  pray  for  the 
distant  empire  of  Japan,  upon  whose  land  the  first  rays 
of  the  rising  sun  are  shed.  May  she  behold  the  Sun  of 
Righteousness  rise  upon  her,  and  bow  with  thankful 
adoration  to  the  glorious  healing  of  His  wings.  May 
she  eagerly  awake  and  receive  Thy  blessed  Law,  and 
become  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord  and  of  His  Christ. 
Bless  all  the  workers.  Fill  us.  Thy  servants,  O Lord, 
we  beseech  Thee,  with  a full  sense  of  our  privilege  and 
responsibility  in  offering  this  Orient  land  the  light  of 
the  everlasting  Gospel.  All  of  which  we  ask  in  the 
name  of  Him  who  is  the  Light  of  the  world,  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.  Amen. 


Most  Merciful  Saviour,  look  down  in  pity  upon  the  countless  millions  in  China  who 
know  Thee  not.  May  the  light  of  Thy  Gospel  shine  upon  them.  Open  their  eyes 
that  they  may  see  the  way  of  life  and  steadfastly  walk  in  it.  We  pray  Thee  bless  the 
Church  in  China,  and  all  the  workers  as  they  go  forth  to  sow  seed,  and  may  it  bring  forth 
fruit  to  Thy  glory  and  the  increase  of  Thy  kingdom  in  China.  Stir  up  our  minds  and 
hearts  that  we  may  more  effectually  help  the  Church  to  fulfill  her  mission.  We.  ask  this 
in  the  name  of  Him,  who  gave  His  life,  even  Jesus  Christ  the  righteous.  Amen. 


Sow  in  the  Morn  Thy  Seed.” 

S.  M.  (Tune — Lake  Enon) 


1 Sow  in  the  morn  thy  seed. 

At  eve  hold  not  thy  hand; 

To  doubt  and  fear  give  thou  no  heed. 
Broadcast  it  o’er  the  land. 


3 And  duly  shall  appear. 

In  verdure,  beauty,  strength. 

The  tender  blade,  the  stalk,  the  ear. 
And  the  full  corn  at  length. 


2 Thou  know’st  not  which  may  thrive. 
The  late  or  early  sown; 

Grace  keeps  the  chosen  germ  alive, 
When  and  wherever  strown. 


4 Thou  canst  not  toil  in  vain; 

Gold,  heat,  and  moist,  and  dry. 
Shall  foster  and  mature  the  grain 
For  garners  in  the  sky. 


-6- 


“The  fragrant 
sheaves  of  the 
wheat 

Made  the  air  above 
them  sweet; 

Sweeter  and  more 
divine 

Was  the  scent  of  the 
scattered  grain, 

That  the  reaper’s 

hand  let  fall 

To  be  gathered 
again 

By  the  hand  of  the 
gleaner, 

Sweetest,  divinest  of 
all. 

Was  the  humble 

deed  of  thine. 

And  the  meekness  of 
thy  demeanor.” 


Congregation  and  New  Chapel  at  Odaka,  Japan 


(J^ur  jfoxtti,  Jf  ruitss,  inanceg 


(To  be  read  by  a teacher) 


IN  Japan,  our  Church  supports  55  foreign  and 
178  native  workers;  in  China,  there  are  49 
foreign  and  138  native  workers.  In  Japan,  we 
have  103  places  of  worship,  4,003  communicant 
members,  7,659  Sunday-school  scholars,  1,053 
students,  anti  180  kindergarten  pupils.  In  China, 
we  have  36  places  of  worship,  696  communicant 
members,  1,920  Sunday-school  scholars,  431  stu- 
dents, 1,057  in  day  schools,  24  kindergarten  pupils 
and  29,129  individuals  were  treated  last  year  in 
our  hospitals.  The  cost  of  the  work  in  Japan 
for  1921  amounted  to  $272,520.81,  and  in  China, 

$117,334.61.  The  total  valuation  of  our  Mission  properties  in  Japan  is  $1,145,227.50,  and 
in  China,  $176,079.68.  Total  valuation  in  both  Missions,  $1,321,307.18. 


New  Church  at  Yonezaw-a 


tlDribute  bp  Ctoo 

(To  be  read  by  a young  girl) 


Dr.  William  F.  Hoy  sa3'^s;  “The  Japan  Mission  has  not  become  a silent  partner  of 
my  life.  I do  not  wish  to  forget  my  first  love  in  the  foreign  service  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  with  whom  there  is  no  respect  of  nations  or  persons.  Two  years  ago,  on  my 
return  to  China,  I met  two  Bishops  from  India,  both  Methodists,  who  told  me  that  they 
knew  of  no  Mission  the  world  over  that  surpassed  the  Japan  Mission  of  the  Reformed 
Church  in  the  United  States  in  personnel,  organization,  methods  and  successes.  This 
should  be  a very  gratifying  testimony  to  the  Board  and  to  the  Church.” 


3l^ecitation— “ Come  Labor  On.” 

(To  be  recited  by  a young  man) 


|^pmn-“  O Where  Are  the  Reapers?” 

(To  be  sung  by  a choir) 


^ of  i^eetiB’ 


Superintendent. — This  is  harvest  time  in  North  Japan.  ^\. 
nation  is  awake  to  the  light.  Never  before  have  the  conditions 
been  so  favorable  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel.  The  way  is 
open,  and  the  time  is  ripe.  Will  we  avail  ourselves  of  the 
opportunity?  Will  we  thrust  in  the  sickle  and  reap  for  the 
Lord  a rich  harvest  of  souls? 


Assistant  Superintendent. — There  are  many  cities  and 
towns  in  our  Japan  Field  where  religious  services  have  been 
held  for  30  and  40  years  without  chapels.  Is  this  not  a proof 
on  the  part  of  our  Japanese  Christians  of  their  devotion  to 
Entrance  to  Middle  School.  Christ  and  of  their  faith  in  our  Church?  Should  we  not  help 
North  Japan  College  provide  them  with  houses  of  worship? 

Secretary. — Our  most  serious  problem  is  that  of  our  oldest  church,  Kanda,  of  Tokyo. 
We  do  not  own  the  land  on  which  the  little  frame  chapel  stands.  If  additional  funds  will 
he  provided  on  Foreign  Mission  Day,  the  Board  will  devote  the  Dr.  and  Mrs.  B.  Baus- 
man  legacy  of  $11,000.00  towards  a church,  and  erect  it  in  memory  of  these  faithful  ser- 
vants of  God. 

Treasurer. — In  Sendai  City  we  have  four  complete  church  plants  in  good  condition. 
1 here  are  eight  other  cities  in  North  Japan  where  we  have  suitable  chapels.  Our  first 
duty  is  to  provide  chapels  at  A-ki-ta  and  A-o-mo-ri,  where  the  Christians  have  made  large 
sacrifices  with  the  promise  that  our  Church  in  America  would  assist  them.  There  is  one 
other  great  city,  Hi-ro-sa-ki,  where  w'e  need  a chapel  if  the  work  is  to  prosper. 

Teachers. — There  are  eight  large  towns  of  20,000  and  over,  such  as  Ta-i-ra,  Ko-ri- 
ya-ma,  Sa-ka-ta  and  Yo-ko-te,  where  we  have  work  but  no  chapels.  At  Ta-i-ra  we  have 
a fine  lot  and  a model  parsonage.  At  Sa-ka-ta  the  Cook  Memorial  Church  will  soon  be 


The  Newly  Erected  Middle  School  Bui 


Tom  (!^ur  Sapan  Jfielii 


completed.  The  church  at  Yo-ne-za-wa  has  been  replaced.  It  is 
the  first  building  to  embody  the  new  plan  of  having  the  first  floor 
used  for  Kindergarten  and  Sunday-school  work  with  a small  sanc- 
tuary on  the  second  floor.  The  admirable  new  kindergarten  at 
Yamagata  is  a great  blessing. 

Boys. — One  of  the  needs  for  the  use  of  the  native  evangelists 
is  bicycles.  Last  year  14  were  purchased  at  a cost  of  about  $60.00 
each.  The  Sendai  office  is  asking  for  tables,  desks,  bookcases, 
filing  cases,  a typewriter  and  the  like.  Gifts  of  $10.00  would  help  to 
provide  these  needful  articles. 

Girls.— -There  is  an  urgent  need  for  an  addition  to  the  Second 
Recitation  Hall  of  the  Miyagi  Girls’  School  at  Sendai  for  the  Bible 
Woman’s  Training  Course.  The  model  Sunday-school,  not  a year 
old,  which  is  a part  of  this  Bible  Training  Course,  has  120  scholars;  many  of  them  were 
baptized  during  the  year.  This  is  a good  field  for  our  most  earnest  efforts  to  lead  souls 
to  the  Saviour. 


•Son  of  Prof.  Kajiwani 
Graduate  North  Japan 
College 


Superintendent. — In  order  to  safeguard  the  health  of  our  missionaries,  and  to  enable 
them  to  render  their  best  service  to  the  Church,  it  is  necessary  to  provide  them  \yith 
American  built  houses.  Two  of  our  missionaries.  Rev.  Israel  G.  Nace  and  Rev.  Gilbert 
W.  Schroer,  are  in  need  of  homes.  They  will  cost  about  $10,000  each. 

Pastor.— -The  cost  of  a chapel  in  Japan  varies,  depending  upon  the  location,  the  size 
and  the  material  used.  It  is  safe  to  estimate  the  average  cost  at  $5,000.  The  church  at 
Yonezawa  cost  about  $7,500.  Kindergarten  buildings  should  be  erected  in  four  cities, 
which  will  cost  about  $17,000.  The  city  authorities  welcome  the  establishing  of  first- 
class  kindergartens.  An  additional  kindergarten  teacher  is  sorely  needed. 


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; of  North  Japan  College,  Sendai,  Japan 


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of  ^on»n  to 


Mrs.  Mary  Maxwell. 

(Tune. — Regent  Square.) 

H.  Smart. 

J ^ r-j  -|-n 

gi — 

1.  Saints  of  God!  the  dawn  is  hr 

2.  Now,  OLord,  ful-fiU  Thy  1 

3.  Broad  the  shadow  of  the 

4.  Soon  will  end  the  time  of  vs 

^ T ^5  ^ ^ i-  • ^ • 9:-^ 

ight’ning.  To- ken  of  our  com- ing  Lord ; O'er  thee 
)leasure.  Breathe  up-  on  Thy  (dio-  sen  band.  And  with 
na-  tion,  Ea  - ger  millions  hith  - er  roam ; Lo ! they 
'eep-ing.  Soon  the  reap-ing  time  will  come,  Heav’n  and 

m-d- 

irth  the  field  is  whit’ning ; 
^en-  te  - cos  - tal  mea-sure, 
wait  for  Thy  sal  - va-  tion ; 
earth  to-  geth-  er  keep-ing 

— ^ — r 

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Loud-  er  rings  the  Master’s  word, “Pray  for  reap-ers,  Pray  for  reap-ers  In  the  har-vest  of  the  Lord.” 

Send  forth  reapers  o’er  our  land.  Faith  -ful  reap-ers,  Faith  ful  reap-ers,  Gath’ring  sheaves  for  Thy  right  hand. 
Come,LordJe-sus!  quickly  come ! By  Thy  Spir  - it,  By  Thy  Spir- it.  Bring  Thy  ransom’d  peo- pie  home. 

God’s  e - ter-  nal  har-vest  home : Saints  and  angels ! Saints  and  angels ! Shout  the  world’s  great  harvest  home.  A-men. 


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Jf ir£St  Conference  of  (i^ur  Cbangelicitsi  m Cijma 

Missionary  Paul  E.  Keller  writes:  “We  rejoice  to  report  the  first  Conference  for  and 
with  our  evangelistic  workers  in  the  Yochow  District.  Such  was  the  deep  interest  created 
that  the  evangelists  are  asking  for  an  annual  Conference.  They  recognize  the  fact  that 
they  must  assume  larger  responsibility  in  the  task  of  making  China  a Christian  nation. 
Two  of  the  graduates  of  last  year  of  Huping  Christian  College  have  spent  their  first  year 
in  the  Nanking  Theological  Seminary,  while  two  others  began  their  Seminary  training  in 
the  fall.  We  have  been  cheered  by  the  first  fruits  of  thfe'  Forward  Movement  to  reach  the 
field.  Lots  for  several  chapels  have  been  purchased  and  several  of  the  chapels  are  in 
course  of  erection.  Two  houses  for  the  native  evangelists  have  also  been  built.  Lin 
Hsiang  has  been  w'aiting  for  a chapel  for  many  years. 


Our  Evangelists  in  Yochow  District,  China 
10 


In  former  years 
the  cry  was  to  get 
opportunities  for 
work  in  Japan; 
now  there  is  a 
;nore  urgent  cry  to 
ret  workers  to  lay 
hold  of  the  oppor- 
tunities that  lie 
open  on  every  side. 

Bishop  Roots,  of 
Hankow,  declares; 
“Unfortunately  the 
new  China  will  not 
wait  on  our  con- 
venience.” 


“Our  deeds  live  after  us,  and  go  before 
us,  and  make  a way  for  us.  . . . We  do 
not  shake  off  our  yesterdays,  and  sustain 
no  further  relation  to  them, — they  follow 
us,  they  constitute  our  life,  and  they  give 
accent  and  force  and  meaning  to  our  pres- 
ent deeds.” 


Mr.  Hsiung  and  Rev.  Tan 


^ of  i^eebs!  from  (J^ur  Cftina  Jf lelb 

Pastor. — What  are  the  more  pressing  needs  in  our  evangelistic  work  in  China? 

School. — There  are  20  preaching  places  where  we  have  no  chapels,  and  the  Main  Street 
chapel  in  Yochow,  which  was  destroyed,  by  fire  caused  by  rioting  soldiers,  five  years 
ago,  should  be  rebuilt  without  delay. 

How  much  does  a chapel  plant  cost  in  China? 

About  $4,500,  including  room  for  Day  Schools  for  boys  or  girls,  and  for  work  among 
women. 

What  new  station  was  opened  by  our  China  Mission  last  year? 

Yungsui,  where  Missionary  Ward  Hartman  is  at  work  among  the  Miao  tribes,  the  earliest 
inhabitants  in  China. 

What  does  Missionary  Hartman  need  for  his  work? 

A chapel,  a residence,  and  a house  for  the  Chinese  worker,  the  total  cost  being  about 

$6,000. 


Our  Rvangelists  and  Bible  Women  In  Japan 


Why  was  1922  a notal^le  year  for  Huping  Christian  College? 

Because  it  was  granted  a Charter  by  the  District  of  Columbia  on  July  11,  1922,  and  cele- 
brated its  Twentieth  Anniversary  on  October  10,  1922. 

What  are  the  needs  of  this  growing  institution? 

An  additional  Dormitory  to  care  for  the  many  young  men  who  must  now  be  turned  away 
for  want  of  room.  A Science  Building  is  also  needed  so  that  Huping  students  may 
receive  a proper  Christian  education. 

What  will  he  the  cost  of  these  buildings? 

A Dormitory  will  cost  about  $10,000  and  a Science  Building  will  cost  about  $20,000. 

How  do  the  Day  Schools  help  the  work? 

By  giving  the  boys  and  girls  in  our  26  preaching  places  the  advantages  of  a Christian 
education.  From  this  number- we  must  expect  our  Evangelists  and  Bible  Women. 

What  are  the  needs  of  the  Day  Schools? 

Suitable  lots  and  buildings  at  a cost  of  about  $5,000.  Land  and  building  materials  can  be 
bought  for  less  now  than  a few  years  ago.  Bricks  cost  only  one-third  as  much  as  in 


normal  times. 

What  is  the  most  urgent  need  in  our  medical  work? 

The  completion  of  the  Hoy  Memorial  Hospital  at  Yochow  City  at  a cost  of  about  $40,000. 


Day  School  at  Yunchi,  China 


What  is  a most  urgent  need  of  our  new  missionaries? 

We  should  provide  residences  for  our  Missionaries  Winter,  Bysted,  Ruhl,  Laubach  and 
Yaukey.  Six  thousand  dollars  will  pay  for  a house. 

What  workers  are  greatly  needed  at  this  time? 

Physicians,  both  men  and  women,  lady  teachers  for  the  Girls’  Schools,  and  two  men  with 
business  training. 

Pastor. — Let  us  hope  and  pray  that  the  members  of  our  Church  will  provide  these  needs. 

12— 


Graduates  Eastview  Schools,  Shenchowfu,  China 


Lord  of  the  Harvest!  Bend  Thine  Ear.” 

L.  M.  (Tune,  Duke  Street) 


1 Lord  of  the  harvest!  bend  Thine  ear, 
For  Zion’s  heritage  appear; 

Oh,  send  forth  lab’rers  filled  with  zeal,' 
Swift  to  obey  their  Master’s  will. 

2 Our  lifted  eyes,  O Lord!  behold 

The  ripening  harvest  tinged  with  gold; 
Wide  fields  are  opening  to  our  view; 
The  work  is  great,  the  lab’rers  few. 


3 Under  the  guidance  of  Thy  hand 
May  Zion’s  sons  to  every  land 
Go  forth,  to  bless  the  dying  race 
As  heralds  of  redeeming  grace. 

4 Bid  all  their  hearts  with  ardor  glow. 

The  Saviour’s  dying  love  to  show. 

And  spread  the  Gospel’s  joyful  sound 
Far  as  the  race  of  man  is  found.  Amen 


Middle  School 
Huping:  Christian  College, 
Yochow  City,  China 


Friends  will  recognize  the  face 
of  Missionary  Reimert  on  this 
picture.  Will  they  help  to  pro- 
vide the  Reimert  Memorial 
Building  at  Lakeside,  where  he 
fell  a martyr  in  the  cause  of 
Christ? 


13- 


Miss  Tranb  and  Graduate  Nurses  of  Hoy  Memorial  Hospital 


Suggested  Hymn:  “Bringing  in  the  Sheaves.” 

^peal  bp  ^ecretarp  iiartf)olomcto 

Dear  Friends: 


'jp  HERE  is  not  a heathen  nation  today  that  is  not  ready  for  the  Christian  reapers.  The 
Lord  calls,  and  the  world  waits  for  the  Church  to  go  and  gather  the  sheaves  into 
His  Kingdom.  It  is  the  hour  of  opportunity  for  the  servants  of  the  Husbandman. 

To  nations  as  to  men  there  is  a day  of  visitation.  That  day  has  come  for  Japan, 
Korea,  China  and  India.  The  people  are  breaking  away  from  their  ancient  past.  They 
need  a hand  to  help  them,  a heart  to  pity  them,  and  an  arm  to  save  them.  The  outlook 
is  one  which  should  stir  all  hearts  to  a holy  and  fervent  passion  for  the  coming  of  the 
Kingdom  of  our  Lord. 

“Thy  Kingdom  Come,”  we  pray  daily,  and  behold  it  is  at  hand!  There  never  was  a 
time  when  the  human  opportunity  for  service  was  so  great,  the  Divine  challenge  to  the 
Church  so  strong,  and  the  labors  of  the  missionaries  so  fruitful.  “Saints  of  God!  The 
Dawn  is  Brightening!” 


A Woman  Saved 

The  Bible  Woman 
at  Hwa  Yung 
brought  a mother, 
an  opium  eater,  to 
our  Hospital  at  Yo- 
chow  City.  She  was 
cured,  and  God  gave 
her  strength  to  break 
off  the  evil  habit. 
All  her  children  are 
Christians. 


I^elp  to  llnstocr  tljis!  draper 

O Lord,  we  reap,  and  toiling,  pray 
That  Thou  wouldst  forth  more  laborers  send; 
Our  strength  is  ebbing  with  the  day. 

While  feebly  to  our  task  we  bend. 

— William  E.  Hoy 


Worb  iHtiout  tfie 

HE  Board  of  Foreign  Missions  will  give  credit  to  congregations,  Sunday-schools, 
and  individuals  contributing  $100  and  upwards  on  Foreign  Mission  Day,  with  the 
following  understanding:  First,  that  congregations  which  have  subscribed  their  full  quota 
towards  the  Forward  Movement  Budget  of  $10,800,000  may  designate  their  Foreign  Mis- 
sion Day  offerings  to  some  special  building  or  other  object  in  the  Forward  Movement 
Survey  of  Needs  for  Foreign  Missions.  Second,  that  congregations  which  have  not  yet 
subscribed  their  full  quota  will  receive  credit  on  the  unsubscribed  portion  of  their  quota. 

The  Board  believes  the  entire  Church  is  sufficiently  awake  to  the  urgent  needs  that 
must  be  supplied,  if  our  missionaries  shall  realize  their  anxious  hopes,  and  we  have  con- 
fidence in  our  liberal  and  able  pastors  and  members  that  they  will  lend  their  best  aid  by 
contributing  designated  funds,  as  gifts  and  memorials,  for  the  most  urgent  chapels,  kin- 
dergarten, hospital  and  school  buildings  and  missionary  residences  in  Japan  and  China. 

All  the  offerings  on  Foreign  Mission  Day  are  to  be  sent  to  the  Board  of  Foreign 
Missions,  Fifteenth  and  Race  Streets,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


.Famine  Boys  Are  Fed  by  Oiir  Missionaries  at  Shenchowfu 

15-^ 


Closing  draper 

o HEAVENLY  Father,  Lord  of  the  Harvest,  have  respect,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  our 
prayers,  and  send  forth  laborers  into  Thy  harvest.  Fit  and  prepare  them  by  Thy 
grace  for  the  work  of  the  ministry;  give  them  the  spirit  of  power,  and  of  love,  and  of  a 
sound  mind;  strengthen  them  to  endure  hardness;  and  grant  that  both  by  their  life  and 
doctrine  they  may  show  forth  Thy  glory,  and  set  forward  the  salvation  of  all  men 
through  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.  Amen. 


Ilorb’sf  draper 


I.  B.  Woodbury. 


(Tune. — Day  of  Rest.  7.  6.  7.  6. 


James  W Elliott. 


1.  Ho!  reap-ers  of  life’s  bar  - vest,  Why 

2.  Thrust  in  your  sharp  - ened  sick  le,  And 

3.  Mount  up  the  heights  of  ^ Wis  - dom,  And 

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stand  with  rust  - ed 
gath  - er  in  the 
crush  each  er  - ror 


blade, 
grain, 
low , 


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Un  - til  the  night  draws  round  thee,  And 

The  night  is  fast  ap  - proach  - ing,  And 

Keep  back  no  words  of  know!  - edge  That 


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day  be  - gins  to  fade? 
soon  will  come  a - gain 
hu  - man  hearts  should  know. 


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Why  stand  ye  i - die, 

The  Mas  - ter  • calls  for 

Be  faith  - ful  to  thy 


wait  - ing 
reap  ers. 


The  gold  - en  morn  is  pass  - ing.  Why  sit 

Shall  sheaves  lie  there  un  - gath  - ered.  And  waste 

And  then  a gold  - en  chap  - let  Shall  be 


ye  i - die,  dumb? 
up  - on  the  plain? 
thy  just  re  - ward.  A - men. 


penebiction 


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